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Maryland's Senate president said Wednesday he wants to work with Gov. Larry Hogan on some of his tax relief proposals, as Democrats who control the Legislature work to compromise with the Republican governor on the state's $40.4 billion budget. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller's comments marked a change in tone from seven weeks ago. That's when legislative leaders were angered by the governor's State of the State speech for saying the state's economy was "floundering," and they doubted much of Hogan's agenda would pass the Democratic-led Legislature. Still, it remains to be seen how much of the governor's initial proposals will...

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Maryland's Senate president said Wednesday he wants to work with Gov. Larry Hogan on some of his tax relief proposals, as Democrats who control the Legislature work to compromise with the Republican governor on the state's $40.4 billion budget. Senate...

The Maryland Senate voted unanimously Friday to end state-mandated stormwater management fees, a priority of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. The vote sends the measure to the House of Delegates. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, the bill's sponsor,...

The Maryland House of Delegates passed the state's $40.4 billion budget on Thursday, restoring added education funding and a cost-of-living adjustment for state employees. The House voted 129-10 for the measure, with 89 Democrats voting for the bill,...

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